Reply To: Linux port?
koolkeysWhat do you mean not ready for me? I do use Linux sometimes. I have multiple distros and I am a fan of Linux.
I’m just being realistic. And the things I’m saying aren’t just me being a detractor, it’s also based on things in the Linux community itself:
The simple truth is that for a typical computer user, Linux poses many problems. And if you have an OS that is working for you(which Windows and OSX do actually work), why switch to a higher maintenance OS? Sure, you can install Linux for your clients, and they might like it. If you have a distro that has the basics on it that the user might want, like email, office program, etc., then sure they will be happy for a while.
But if they want to maintain the OS, add things to it, etc. there just often isn’t an easy way.
Also, like I said, commercial software isn’t as popular with the Linux crowd because of the whole ethos of everyone giving back to the community.
It’s not about convincing me that Linux is a good OS. I think it is in many ways. But is it worth switching from Windows for? Or OSX? For the majority of people, no. Heck, I’m using Vista and I’m completely happy with it. Snow Leopard and Windows 7 are out soon, and people are excited about them.
Anyways, all I’m saying is that I think the market for Podium on Linux will be sparse at best, and a big waste of time for Fritz, taking away from improving things for the vast majority of users who use Windows or OSX exclusively. If Linux were to pick up market share(which it really hasn’t over the past couple of years), then maybe. Just not yet.
Brent